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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 512.97 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 512.97 and 195.71 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 512.97 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/512.97 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 512.97 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 100,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,393.36/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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