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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 511.05 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 511.05 and 97.19 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 511.05 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/511.05 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 511.05 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 49,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668.95/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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