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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.05, 651.08 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.05, 651.08 and 190.52 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.05 : 651.08 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.05/651.08 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.05x = 651.08 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.05x = 124,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,043.76/434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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