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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.15 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.15 and 190.06 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.15 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.15 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.15 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 98,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,099.47/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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