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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.54, 518.28 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.54, 518.28 and 191.28 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.54 : 518.28 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.54/518.28 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.54x = 518.28 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.54x = 99,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136.60/345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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