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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.09 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.09 and 147.06 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.09 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.09 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.09 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 75,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,455.02/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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