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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.84 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.84 and 190.56 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.84 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.84 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.84 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 98,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,489.03/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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