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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.92 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.92 and 126.46 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.92 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.92 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.92 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 82,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,441.80/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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