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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 517.40 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 517.40 and 190.86 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 517.40 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/517.40 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 517.40 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 98,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,750.01/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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