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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 516.98 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 516.98 and 190.76 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 516.98 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/516.98 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 516.98 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 98,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,617.00/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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