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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 512.34 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 512.34 and 195.36 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 512.34 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/512.34 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 512.34 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 100,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,090.74/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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