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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 651.46 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 651.46 and 145.63 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 651.46 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/651.46 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 651.46 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 94,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,871.39/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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