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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.07, 517.77 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.07, 517.77 and 191.11 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.07 : 517.77 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.07/517.77 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.07x = 517.77 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.07x = 98,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,951.02/345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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