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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 518.31 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 518.31 and 191.57 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 518.31 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/518.31 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 518.31 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 99,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,290.06/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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