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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 510.37 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 510.37 and 96.82 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 510.37 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/510.37 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 510.37 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 49,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,412.51/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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