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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.22 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.22 and 190.58 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.22 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.22 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.22 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 124,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,105.78/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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