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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.07 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.07 and 190.52 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.07 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.07 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.07 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 124,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,041.86/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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