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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.13 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.13 and 99.27 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.13 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.13 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.13 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 51,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,037.19/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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