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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 651.89 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 651.89 and 203.68 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 651.89 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/651.89 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 651.89 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 132,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,776.96/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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