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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 511.78 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 511.78 and 195.28 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 511.78 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/511.78 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 511.78 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 99,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,940.40/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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