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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 516.14 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 516.14 and 190.42 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 516.14 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/516.14 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 516.14 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 98,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281.14/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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