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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 510.30 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 510.30 and 96.69 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 510.30 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/510.30 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 510.30 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 49,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.91/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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