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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 510 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 510 and 96.60 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 510 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/510 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 510 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 49,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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