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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 516.02 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 516.02 and 135.71 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 516.02 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/516.02 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 516.02 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 70,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025.82/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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