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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.78 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.78 and 190.96 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.78 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.78 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.78 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 124,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,463.91/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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