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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 510.78 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 510.78 and 194.36 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 510.78 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/510.78 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 510.78 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 99,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,275.20/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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