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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.78 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.78 and 146.00 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.78 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.78 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.78 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 95,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,161.51/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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