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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 516.99 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 516.99 and 190.67 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 516.99 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/516.99 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 516.99 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 98,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,574.48/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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