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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.05 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.05 and 195.99 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.05 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.05 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.05 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 100,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.69/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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