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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 508.83 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 508.83 and 195.06 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 508.83 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/508.83 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 508.83 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 99,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,252.38/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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