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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 651.58 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 651.58 and 190.82 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 651.58 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/651.58 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 651.58 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 124,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,335.65/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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