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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 515.97 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 515.97 and 181.94 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 515.97 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/515.97 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 515.97 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 93,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,875.62/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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