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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 516.54 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 516.54 and 190.36 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 516.54 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/516.54 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 516.54 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 98,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,327.26/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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