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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 650.88 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 650.88 and 190.48 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 650.88 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/650.88 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 650.88 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 123,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,979.62/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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