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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 651.77 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 651.77 and 142.09 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 651.77 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/651.77 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 651.77 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 92,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,606.74/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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