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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.42 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.42 and 195.32 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.42 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.42 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.42 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 99,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,499.91/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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