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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 651.83 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 651.83 and 126.42 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 651.83 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/651.83 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 651.83 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 82,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,406.63/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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