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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 514.05 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 514.05 and 196.56 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 514.05 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/514.05 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 514.05 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 101,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,041.27/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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