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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 651.69 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 651.69 and 126.26 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 651.69 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/651.69 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 651.69 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 82,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281.56/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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