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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.20 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.20 and 194.88 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.20 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.20 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.20 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 99,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622.66/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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