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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 651.96 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 651.96 and 191.24 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 651.96 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/651.96 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 651.96 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 124,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,680.83/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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