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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 650.99 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 650.99 and 145.50 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 650.99 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/650.99 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 650.99 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 94,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,719.41/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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