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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 651.09 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 651.09 and 187.37 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 651.09 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/651.09 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 651.09 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 121,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,993.80/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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