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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.65 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.65 and 196.91 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.65 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.65 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.65 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 100,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,746.44/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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