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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.73, 518.46 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.73, 518.46 and 191.62 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.73 : 518.46 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.73/518.46 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.73x = 518.46 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.73x = 99,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,347.31/345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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