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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 651.34 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 651.34 and 126.11 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 651.34 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/651.34 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 651.34 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 82,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140.49/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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