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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 651.42 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 651.42 and 141.65 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 651.42 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/651.42 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 651.42 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 92,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273.64/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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