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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 516.88 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 516.88 and 190.72 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 516.88 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/516.88 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 516.88 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 98,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,579.35/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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