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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.00, 509.95 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.00, 509.95 and 96.54 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.00 : 509.95 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.00/509.95 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.00x = 509.95 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.00x = 49,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231.11/340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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