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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 651.77 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 651.77 and 145.88 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 651.77 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/651.77 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 651.77 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 95,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,076.22/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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