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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 511.53 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 511.53 and 194.86 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 511.53 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/511.53 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 511.53 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 99,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,676.74/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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