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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 652.02 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 652.02 and 146.26 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 652.02 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/652.02 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 652.02 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 95,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,364.45/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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