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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 511.60 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 511.60 and 196.89 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 511.60 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/511.60 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 511.60 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 100,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,728.92/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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