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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.41 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.41 and 96.77 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.41 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.41 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.41 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 49,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392.38/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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