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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 510.66 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 510.66 and 194.53 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 510.66 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/510.66 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 510.66 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 99,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338.69/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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