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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 509.81 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 509.81 and 195.58 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 509.81 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/509.81 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 509.81 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 99,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,708.64/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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