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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.47, 651.73 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.47, 651.73 and 126.35 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.47 : 651.73 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.47/651.73 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.47x = 651.73 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.47x = 82,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,346.09/434.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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