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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.81 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.81 and 194.98 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.81 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.81 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.81 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 99,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789.18/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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