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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 511.53 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 511.53 and 97.50 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 511.53 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/511.53 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 511.53 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 49,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875.73/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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