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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.58 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.58 and 190.94 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.58 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.58 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.58 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 124,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,412.69/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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