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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 651.24 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 651.24 and 187.81 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 651.24 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/651.24 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 651.24 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 122,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,307.76/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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