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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 509.35 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 509.35 and 195.75 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 509.35 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/509.35 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 509.35 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 99,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701.74/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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