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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 651.69 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 651.69 and 191.08 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 651.69 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/651.69 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 651.69 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 124,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,524.93/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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