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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 516.60 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 516.60 and 190.62 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 516.60 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/516.60 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 516.60 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 98,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,474.29/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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