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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.40 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.40 and 190.82 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.40 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.40 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.40 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 124,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,300.15/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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