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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 651.09 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 651.09 and 145.49 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 651.09 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/651.09 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 651.09 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 94,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,727.08/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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