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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.90 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.90 and 126.53 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.90 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.90 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.90 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 82,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,484.91/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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