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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.79, 518.90 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.79, 518.90 and 191.65 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.79 : 518.90 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.79/518.90 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.79x = 518.90 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.79x = 99,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,447.19/345.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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