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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.28 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.28 and 196.56 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.28 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.28 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.28 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 100,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,497.20/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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