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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.41 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.41 and 195.03 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.41 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.41 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.41 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 99,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,737.74/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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