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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 516.36 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 516.36 and 190.46 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 516.36 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/516.36 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 516.36 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 98,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.93/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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