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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 652.54 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 652.54 and 191.42 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 652.54 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/652.54 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 652.54 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 124,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,904.99/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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