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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.53, 513.43 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.53, 513.43 and 195.96 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.53 : 513.43 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.53/513.43 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.53x = 513.43 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.53x = 100,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,611.74/342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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