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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 512.06 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 512.06 and 196.94 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 512.06 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/512.06 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 512.06 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 100,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,845.10/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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