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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 651.84 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 651.84 and 191.50 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 651.84 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/651.84 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 651.84 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 124,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827.36/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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