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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 514.92 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 514.92 and 137.99 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 514.92 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/514.92 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 514.92 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 71,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055.62/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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