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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.47 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.47 and 191.01 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.47 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.47 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.47 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 98,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.94/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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