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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 652 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 652 and 146 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 652 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/652 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 652 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 95,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,192/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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