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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.43 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.43 and 195.11 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.43 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.43 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.43 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 99,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,785.11/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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