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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 516.14 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 516.14 and 135.85 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 516.14 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/516.14 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 516.14 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 70,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.36/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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