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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 510.26 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 510.26 and 148.13 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 510.26 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/510.26 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 510.26 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 75,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581.52/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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