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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.39 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.39 and 126.12 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.39 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.39 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.39 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 82,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150.39/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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