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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 512.16 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 512.16 and 195.16 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 512.16 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/512.16 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 512.16 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 99,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,952.92/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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