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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 513.87 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 513.87 and 147.85 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 513.87 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/513.87 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 513.87 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 75,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,975.68/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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