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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 510.09 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 510.09 and 96.57 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 510.09 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/510.09 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 510.09 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 49,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259.75/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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