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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 510.21 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 510.21 and 147.75 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 510.21 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/510.21 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 510.21 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 75,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,383.53/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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