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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.71, 518.63 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.71, 518.63 and 191.55 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.71 : 518.63 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.71/518.63 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.71x = 518.63 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.71x = 99,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,342.62/345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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