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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 517.52 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 517.52 and 136.67 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 517.52 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/517.52 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 517.52 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 70,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,726.19/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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