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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 651.19 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 651.19 and 190.48 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 651.19 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/651.19 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 651.19 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 124,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,036.31/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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