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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.14 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.14 and 96.62 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.14 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.14 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.14 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 49,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289.73/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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