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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 651.81 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 651.81 and 190.93 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 651.81 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/651.81 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 651.81 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 124,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,450.08/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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