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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.79 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.79 and 126.37 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.79 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.79 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.79 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 82,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,366.70/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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