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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.84, 518.52 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.84, 518.52 and 191.84 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.84 : 518.52 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.84/518.52 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.84x = 518.52 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.84x = 99,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,472.88/345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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