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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.72 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.72 and 97.01 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.72 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.72 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.72 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 49,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,543.95/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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