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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 651.42 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 651.42 and 199.83 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 651.42 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/651.42 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 651.42 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 130,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,173.26/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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