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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 510.34 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 510.34 and 194.14 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 510.34 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/510.34 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 510.34 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 99,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,077.41/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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