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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.32 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.32 and 194.08 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.32 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.32 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.32 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 99,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,625.15/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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