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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.92 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.92 and 145.92 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.92 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.92 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.92 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 95,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,128.17/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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