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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 650.99 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 650.99 and 190.50 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 650.99 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/650.99 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 650.99 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 124,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,013.60/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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