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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 651.75 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 651.75 and 126.46 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 651.75 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/651.75 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 651.75 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 82,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,419.67/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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