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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 513.27 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 513.27 and 195.95 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 513.27 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/513.27 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 513.27 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 100,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,576.54/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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