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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.39 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.39 and 147.75 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.39 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.39 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.39 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 75,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.12/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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