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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.68 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.68 and 188.15 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.68 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.68 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.68 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 122,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,801.74/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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