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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.44, 651.86 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.44, 651.86 and 190.93 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.44 : 651.86 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.44/651.86 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.44x = 651.86 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.44x = 124,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,460.06/434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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