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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 651.60 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 651.60 and 145.88 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 651.60 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/651.60 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 651.60 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 95,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,052.15/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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