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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.71 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.71 and 146.00 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.71 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.71 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.71 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 95,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,151.65/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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