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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 517.16 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 517.16 and 190.85 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 517.16 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/517.16 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 517.16 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 98,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,696.45/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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