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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.67 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.67 and 191.66 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.67 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.67 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.67 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 125,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,087.95/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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