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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 651.74 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 651.74 and 203.51 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 651.74 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/651.74 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 651.74 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 132,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,631.33/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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