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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 651.66 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 651.66 and 191.17 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 651.66 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/651.66 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 651.66 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 124,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,577.84/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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