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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.70 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.70 and 195.88 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.70 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.70 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.70 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 100,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,427.68/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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