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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 651.12 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 651.12 and 145.50 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 651.12 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/651.12 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 651.12 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 94,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,737.96/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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