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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.20 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.20 and 195.50 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.20 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.20 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.20 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 99,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,744.10/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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