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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 510.57 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 510.57 and 194.16 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 510.57 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/510.57 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 510.57 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 99,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,132.27/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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