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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 651.09 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 651.09 and 125.87 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 651.09 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/651.09 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 651.09 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 81,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952.87/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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