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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.51 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.51 and 126.18 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.51 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.51 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.51 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 82,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204.27/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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