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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.43 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.43 and 194.53 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.43 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.43 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.43 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 99,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,486.96/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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