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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.18 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.18 and 145.76 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.18 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.18 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.18 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 94,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916.00/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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