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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 651.96 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 651.96 and 146.26 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 651.96 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/651.96 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 651.96 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 95,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,355.67/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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