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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 510.92 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 510.92 and 145.87 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 510.92 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/510.92 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 510.92 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 74,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,527.90/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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