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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 651.74 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 651.74 and 126.31 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 651.74 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/651.74 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 651.74 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 82,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,319.97/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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