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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 512.58 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 512.58 and 197.90 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 512.58 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/512.58 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 512.58 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 101,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,439.58/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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