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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.20 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.20 and 136.03 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.20 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.20 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.20 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 70,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,215.42/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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