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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.86 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.86 and 97.07 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.86 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.86 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.86 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 49,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587.90/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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