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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.27 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.27 and 190.38 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.27 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.27 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.27 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 98,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287.48/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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