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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 651.75 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 651.75 and 191.07 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 651.75 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/651.75 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 651.75 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 124,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,529.87/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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