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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 511.35 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 511.35 and 196.66 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 511.35 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/511.35 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 511.35 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 100,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,562.09/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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