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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 651.24 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 651.24 and 126.02 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 651.24 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/651.24 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 651.24 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 82,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,069.26/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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