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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.05 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.05 and 125.87 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.05 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.05 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.05 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 81,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,943.78/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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