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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 516.84 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 516.84 and 190.79 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 516.84 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/516.84 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 516.84 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 98,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,605.32/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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