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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.01, 517.97 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.01, 517.97 and 191.01 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.01 : 517.97 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.01/517.97 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.01x = 517.97 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.01x = 98,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,937.45/345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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