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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 509.94 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 509.94 and 195.64 is: 293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 509.94 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/509.94 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 509.94 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 99,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,764.66/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.43

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