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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 511.05 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 511.05 and 194.30 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 511.05 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/511.05 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 511.05 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 99,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,297.02/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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