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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 511.06 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 511.06 and 195.99 is: 294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 511.06 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/511.06 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 511.06 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 100,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,162.65/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.45

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