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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 516.05 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 516.05 and 135.84 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 516.05 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/516.05 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 516.05 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 70,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,097.99/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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