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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 511.70 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 511.70 and 196.83 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 511.70 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/511.70 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 511.70 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 100,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,716.93/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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