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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 513.93 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 513.93 and 99.19 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 513.93 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/513.93 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 513.93 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 50,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,976.72/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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