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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.76 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.76 and 190.44 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.76 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.76 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.76 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 98,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,411.77/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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