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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 512.01 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 512.01 and 196.88 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 512.01 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/512.01 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 512.01 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 100,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,801.97/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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