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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 508.59 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 508.59 and 195.06 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 508.59 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/508.59 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 508.59 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 99,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205.57/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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