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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.97, 518.94 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.97, 518.94 and 191.98 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.97 : 518.94 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.97/518.94 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.97x = 518.94 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.97x = 99,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,626.10/345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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