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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.63, 509.71 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.63, 509.71 and 195.45 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.63 : 509.71 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.63/509.71 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.63x = 509.71 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.63x = 99,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622.82/339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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