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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 510.29 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 510.29 and 96.69 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 510.29 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/510.29 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 510.29 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 49,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339.94/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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