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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.39, 500.61 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.39, 500.61 and 195.14 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.39 : 500.61 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.39/500.61 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.39x = 500.61 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.39x = 97,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,690.29/334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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