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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.56 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.56 and 195.53 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.56 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.56 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.56 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 100,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,217.81/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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