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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.57, 519.76 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.57, 519.76 and 190.32 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.57 : 519.76 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.57/519.76 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.57x = 519.76 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.57x = 98,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.01/346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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