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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 652.08 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 652.08 and 191.18 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 652.08 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/652.08 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 652.08 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 124,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,664.65/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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