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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651.07 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651.07 and 145.51 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651.07 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651.07 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651.07 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 94,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,733.94/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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