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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 509.32 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 509.32 and 195.37 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 509.32 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/509.32 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 509.32 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 99,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,505.85/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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