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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 513.90 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 513.90 and 198.51 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 513.90 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/513.90 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 513.90 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 102,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014.29/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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