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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.35 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.35 and 190.97 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.35 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.35 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.35 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 98,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,798.33/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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