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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.05, 513.97 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.05, 513.97 and 188.94 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.05 : 513.97 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.05/513.97 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.05x = 513.97 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.05x = 97,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,109.49/343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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