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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.62 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.62 and 191.43 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.62 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.62 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.62 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 124,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,930.09/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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