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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 514.79 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 514.79 and 99.68 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 514.79 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/514.79 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 514.79 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 51,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314.27/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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