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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 517.73 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 517.73 and 191.22 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 517.73 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/517.73 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 517.73 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 98,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999.37/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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