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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 512.68 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 512.68 and 197.61 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 512.68 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/512.68 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 512.68 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 101,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,310.69/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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