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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 650.43 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 650.43 and 190.49 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 650.43 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/650.43 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 650.43 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 123,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,897.16/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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