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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 510.09 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 510.09 and 96.53 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 510.09 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/510.09 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 510.09 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 49,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238.71/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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