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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651.08 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651.08 and 206 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651.08 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651.08 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651.08 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 134,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122.48/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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