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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.35 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.35 and 96.81 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.35 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.35 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.35 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 49,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,406.50/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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