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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 510.03 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 510.03 and 193.86 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 510.03 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/510.03 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 510.03 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 98,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,874.42/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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