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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 515.50 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 515.50 and 190.58 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 515.50 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/515.50 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 515.50 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 98,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,243.99/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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