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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 518.75 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 518.75 and 191.96 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 518.75 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/518.75 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 518.75 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 99,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,579.25/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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