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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 517.44 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 517.44 and 190.85 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 517.44 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/517.44 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 517.44 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 98,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,750.84/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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