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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 516.53 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 516.53 and 190.48 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 516.53 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/516.53 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 516.53 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 98,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,387.82/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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