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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 651.95 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 651.95 and 191.16 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 651.95 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/651.95 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 651.95 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 124,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,626.52/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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