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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.88 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.88 and 195.01 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.88 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.88 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.88 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 99,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,235.90/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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