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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.53 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.53 and 203.81 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.53 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.53 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.53 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 132,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,992.14/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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