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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 513.56 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 513.56 and 196.29 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 513.56 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/513.56 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 513.56 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 100,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,805.71/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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