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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 514.52 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 514.52 and 189.07 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 514.52 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/514.52 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 514.52 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 97,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,278.06/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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