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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 652.30 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 652.30 and 191.41 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 652.30 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/652.30 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 652.30 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 124,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,852.52/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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