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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.52 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.52 and 194.72 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.52 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.52 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.52 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 99,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603.17/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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