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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 518.01 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 518.01 and 189.66 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 518.01 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/518.01 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 518.01 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 98,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,245.78/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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