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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.05, 514.32 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.05, 514.32 and 189.04 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.05 : 514.32 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.05/514.32 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.05x = 514.32 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.05x = 97,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,227.05/343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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