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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 650.94 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 650.94 and 125.79 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 650.94 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/650.94 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 650.94 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 81,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,881.74/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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