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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 518.99 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 518.99 and 191.63 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 518.99 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/518.99 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 518.99 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 99,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,455.47/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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