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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 513.77 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 513.77 and 196.45 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 513.77 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/513.77 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 513.77 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 100,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,926.57/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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