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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.28 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.28 and 191.45 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.28 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.28 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.28 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 124,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.79/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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