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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 651.52 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 651.52 and 126.15 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 651.52 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/651.52 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 651.52 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 82,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,188.93/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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