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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 509.49 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 509.49 and 195.51 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 509.49 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/509.49 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 509.49 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 99,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,610.39/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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