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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.23 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.23 and 190.16 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.23 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.23 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.23 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 98,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,166.64/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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