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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 515.58 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 515.58 and 138.27 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 515.58 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/515.58 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 515.58 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 71,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,289.25/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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