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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 510.57 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 510.57 and 196.38 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 510.57 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/510.57 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 510.57 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 100,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,265.74/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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