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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 652.50 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 652.50 and 191.59 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 652.50 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/652.50 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 652.50 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 125,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,012.48/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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