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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 651.56 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 651.56 and 126.17 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 651.56 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/651.56 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 651.56 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 82,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207.33/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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