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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 510.24 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 510.24 and 96.68 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 510.24 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/510.24 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 510.24 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 49,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.00/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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