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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 510.28 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 510.28 and 96.68 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 510.28 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/510.28 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 510.28 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 49,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334.90/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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