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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 512.07 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 512.07 and 97.86 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 512.07 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/512.07 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 512.07 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 50,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,110.68/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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