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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 652.03 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 652.03 and 142.15 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 652.03 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/652.03 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 652.03 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 92,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,686.06/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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