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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 510.26 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 510.26 and 195.64 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 510.26 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/510.26 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 510.26 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 99,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,827.27/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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