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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 651.74 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 651.74 and 203.54 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 651.74 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/651.74 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 651.74 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 132,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,650.88/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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