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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 512.71 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 512.71 and 195.58 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 512.71 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/512.71 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 512.71 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 100,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,274.05/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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