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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 515.96 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 515.96 and 190.45 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 515.96 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/515.96 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 515.96 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 98,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,264.72/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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