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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.75 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.75 and 126.43 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.75 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.75 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.75 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 82,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,398.65/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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