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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 517.19 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 517.19 and 191.72 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 517.19 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/517.19 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 517.19 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 99,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.09/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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