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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.15, 651.29 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.15, 651.29 and 141.56 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.15 : 651.29 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.15/651.29 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.15x = 651.29 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.15x = 92,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192.65/434.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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