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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.72 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.72 and 137.96 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.72 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.72 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.72 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 89,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,911.29/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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