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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.35 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.35 and 195.30 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.35 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.35 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.35 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 99,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476.06/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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