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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 651.59 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 651.59 and 203.15 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 651.59 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/651.59 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 651.59 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 132,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,371.12/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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