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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 516.84 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 516.84 and 190.92 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 516.84 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/516.84 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 516.84 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 98,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,675.09/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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