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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 510.89 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 510.89 and 97.11 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 510.89 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/510.89 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 510.89 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 49,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612.04/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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