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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 509.66 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 509.66 and 145.19 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 509.66 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/509.66 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 509.66 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 73,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,999.17/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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