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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.11, 517.50 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.11, 517.50 and 190.98 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.11 : 517.50 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.11/517.50 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.11x = 517.50 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.11x = 98,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,832.15/345.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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