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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 517.47 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 517.47 and 190.90 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 517.47 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/517.47 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 517.47 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 98,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,785.02/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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