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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 651.99 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 651.99 and 206.50 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 651.99 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/651.99 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 651.99 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 134,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,635.94/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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