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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 510.27 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 510.27 and 96.74 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 510.27 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/510.27 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 510.27 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 49,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363.52/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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