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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 511.15 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 511.15 and 194.68 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 511.15 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/511.15 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 511.15 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 99,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,510.68/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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