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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.90 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.90 and 146.32 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.90 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.90 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.90 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 95,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,386.01/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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