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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 651.50 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 651.50 and 126.20 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 651.50 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/651.50 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 651.50 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 82,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,215.41/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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