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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.20 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.20 and 191.14 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.20 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.20 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.20 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 124,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,661.51/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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