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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.75 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.75 and 147.50 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.75 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.75 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.75 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 75,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,187.39/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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