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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 516.01 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 516.01 and 189.93 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 516.01 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/516.01 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 516.01 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 98,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.78/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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