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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.21 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.21 and 190.12 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.21 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.21 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.21 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 98,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,141.85/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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