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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 651.51 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 651.51 and 190.97 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 651.51 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/651.51 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 651.51 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 124,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,415.61/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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