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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.74 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.74 and 191.02 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.74 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.74 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.74 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 124,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,495.37/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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