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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.71, 652.32 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.71, 652.32 and 142.43 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.71 : 652.32 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.71/652.32 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.71x = 652.32 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.71x = 92,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,906.68/434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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