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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.98 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.98 and 95.21 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.98 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.98 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.98 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 48,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,840.83/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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