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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 650.76 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 650.76 and 190.45 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 650.76 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/650.76 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 650.76 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 123,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,937.24/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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