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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 651.15 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 651.15 and 191.04 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 651.15 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/651.15 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 651.15 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 124,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,395.70/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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