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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 652.46 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 652.46 and 191.67 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 652.46 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/652.46 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 652.46 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 125,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,053.60/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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