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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 513.03 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 513.03 and 195.86 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 513.03 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/513.03 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 513.03 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 100,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,482.06/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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