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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.39 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.39 and 145.84 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.39 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.39 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.39 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 94,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,998.72/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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