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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 516.46 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 516.46 and 190.74 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 516.46 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/516.46 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 516.46 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 98,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,509.58/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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