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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.80 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.80 and 191.06 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.80 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.80 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.80 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 124,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,532.91/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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