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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 514.96 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 514.96 and 189.74 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 514.96 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/514.96 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 514.96 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 97,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.32/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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