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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.42 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.42 and 187.76 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.42 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.42 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.42 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 122,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,310.62/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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