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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 509.99 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 509.99 and 195.62 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 509.99 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/509.99 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 509.99 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 99,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760.72/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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