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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 513.44 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 513.44 and 95.49 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 513.44 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/513.44 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 513.44 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 49,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,028.62/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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