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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 510.66 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 510.66 and 194.36 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 510.66 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/510.66 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 510.66 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 99,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,249.32/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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