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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 512.06 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 512.06 and 197.43 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 512.06 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/512.06 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 512.06 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 101,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,095.02/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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