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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 510.68 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 510.68 and 194.61 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 510.68 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/510.68 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 510.68 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 99,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,383.43/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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