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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 515.90 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 515.90 and 189.82 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 515.90 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/515.90 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 515.90 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 97,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,928.14/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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