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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 509.90 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 509.90 and 195.57 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 509.90 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/509.90 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 509.90 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 99,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,720.17/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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