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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 519.40 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 519.40 and 192.44 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 519.40 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/519.40 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 519.40 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 99,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,953.34/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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