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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.50 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.50 and 97.52 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.50 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.50 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.50 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 49,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.48/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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