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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 652.15 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 652.15 and 187.98 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 652.15 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/652.15 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 652.15 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 122,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,591.16/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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