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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.97, 514.42 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.97, 514.42 and 99.50 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.97 : 514.42 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.97/514.42 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.97x = 514.42 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.97x = 51,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181.97/342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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