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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 515.93 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 515.93 and 190.01 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 515.93 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/515.93 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 515.93 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 98,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,028.33/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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