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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 509.56 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 509.56 and 194.99 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 509.56 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/509.56 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 509.56 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 99,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356.07/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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