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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 509.22 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 509.22 and 195.04 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 509.22 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/509.22 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 509.22 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 99,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318.27/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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