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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 651.80 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 651.80 and 145.97 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 651.80 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/651.80 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 651.80 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 95,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,141.98/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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