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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 515.52 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 515.52 and 138.14 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 515.52 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/515.52 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 515.52 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 71,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.36/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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