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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 517.13 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 517.13 and 190.81 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 517.13 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/517.13 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 517.13 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 98,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,672.15/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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