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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 651.09 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 651.09 and 190.87 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 651.09 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/651.09 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 651.09 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 124,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,273.55/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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