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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 512.98 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 512.98 and 98.54 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 512.98 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/512.98 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 512.98 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 50,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.05/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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