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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 651.62 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 651.62 and 187.78 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 651.62 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/651.62 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 651.62 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 122,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,362.05/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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