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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.08 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.08 and 145.55 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.08 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.08 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.08 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 94,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,760.71/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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