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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 651.56 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 651.56 and 126.20 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 651.56 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/651.56 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 651.56 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 82,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,222.98/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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