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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.72 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.72 and 195.46 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.72 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.72 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.72 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 99,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629.87/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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