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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.64, 514.95 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.64, 514.95 and 197.09 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.64 : 514.95 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.64/514.95 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.64x = 514.95 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.64x = 101,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,488.92/343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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