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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.97 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.97 and 145.97 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.97 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.97 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.97 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 95,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.61/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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