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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.82, 509.46 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.82, 509.46 and 195.55 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.82 : 509.46 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.82/509.46 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.82x = 509.46 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.82x = 99,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,624.90/339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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