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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.85 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.85 and 190.41 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.85 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.85 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.85 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 98,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,413.41/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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