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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 510.88 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 510.88 and 196.54 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 510.88 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/510.88 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 510.88 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 100,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,407.37/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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