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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.61 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.61 and 126.27 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.61 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.61 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.61 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 82,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,278.79/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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