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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.54 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.54 and 190.20 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.54 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.54 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.54 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 98,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,245.91/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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