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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 651.21 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 651.21 and 145.60 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 651.21 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/651.21 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 651.21 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 94,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,816.18/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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