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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 510.29 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 510.29 and 96.72 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 510.29 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/510.29 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 510.29 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 49,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354.92/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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