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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513 and 98.62 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 50,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,592.06/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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