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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 514.60 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 514.60 and 189.03 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 514.60 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/514.60 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 514.60 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 97,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,274.84/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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