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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.98 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.98 and 126.50 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.98 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.98 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.98 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 82,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,475.47/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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