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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 516.99 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 516.99 and 190.63 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 516.99 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/516.99 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 516.99 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 98,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,553.80/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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