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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 513.29 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 513.29 and 198.01 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 513.29 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/513.29 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 513.29 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 101,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,635.56/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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