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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 516.47 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 516.47 and 190.01 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 516.47 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/516.47 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 516.47 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 98,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,134.46/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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