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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 517.67 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 517.67 and 136.90 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 517.67 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/517.67 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 517.67 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 70,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868.07/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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