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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.57 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.57 and 145.75 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.57 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.57 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.57 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 94,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,966.33/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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