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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 651.24 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 651.24 and 190.40 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 651.24 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/651.24 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 651.24 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 123,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,997.72/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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