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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 511.61 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 511.61 and 97.60 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 511.61 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/511.61 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 511.61 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 49,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,930.09/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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