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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 652.32 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 652.32 and 191.28 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 652.32 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/652.32 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 652.32 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 124,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,775.77/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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