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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 513.80 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 513.80 and 147.59 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 513.80 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/513.80 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 513.80 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 75,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,828.44/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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