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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 651.62 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 651.62 and 190.82 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 651.62 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/651.62 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 651.62 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 124,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342.13/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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