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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.49 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.49 and 126.18 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.49 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.49 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.49 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 82,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205.01/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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