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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.63 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.63 and 145.75 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.63 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.63 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.63 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 94,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975.07/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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