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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 651.02 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 651.02 and 187.34 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 651.02 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/651.02 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 651.02 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 121,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.09/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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