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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 509.64 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 509.64 and 195.64 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 509.64 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/509.64 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 509.64 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 99,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705.97/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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