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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 517.82 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 517.82 and 191.08 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 517.82 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/517.82 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 517.82 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 98,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.05/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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