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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 518.87 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 518.87 and 190.06 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 518.87 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/518.87 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 518.87 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 98,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,618.53/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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