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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.79 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.79 and 190.92 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.79 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.79 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.79 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 124,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,435.53/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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