Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651 and 130
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434, 651 and 130 is: 195
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434 : 651 = 130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434/651 = 130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434x = 651 × 130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434x = 84,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,630/434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195
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