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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.08 and 96.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.08 and 96.61 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.08 = 96.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.08 = 96.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.08 × 96.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 49,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278.35/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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