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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.50, 651.75 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.50, 651.75 and 130.50 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.50 : 651.75 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.50/651.75 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.50x = 651.75 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.50x = 85,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053.38/434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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