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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 510.03 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 510.03 and 195.36 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 510.03 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/510.03 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 510.03 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 99,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,639.46/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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