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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 652.29 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 652.29 and 191.34 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 652.29 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/652.29 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 652.29 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 124,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,809.17/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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