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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.04 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.04 and 125.86 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.04 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.04 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.04 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 81,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,939.89/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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