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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 652.05 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 652.05 and 142.16 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 652.05 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/652.05 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 652.05 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 92,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,695.43/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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