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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 510.06 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 510.06 and 96.56 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 510.06 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/510.06 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 510.06 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 49,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.84/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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