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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 516.86 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 516.86 and 199.86 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 516.86 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/516.86 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 516.86 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 103,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299.64/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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