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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.14 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.14 and 145.10 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.14 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.14 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.14 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 74,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,021.31/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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