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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 513.58 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 513.58 and 196.18 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 513.58 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/513.58 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 513.58 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 100,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.12/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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