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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 651.40 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 651.40 and 126.15 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 651.40 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/651.40 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 651.40 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 82,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,174.11/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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