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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.93 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.93 and 98.47 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.93 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.93 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.93 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 50,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,508.22/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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