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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.16 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.16 and 195.39 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.16 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.16 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.16 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 100,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,070.94/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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