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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 512.53 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 512.53 and 195.64 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 512.53 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/512.53 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 512.53 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 100,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,271.37/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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