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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 651.22 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 651.22 and 190.75 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 651.22 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/651.22 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 651.22 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 124,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,220.22/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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