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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 652.41 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 652.41 and 191.33 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 652.41 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/652.41 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 652.41 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 124,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,825.61/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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