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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 652.12 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 652.12 and 146.18 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 652.12 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/652.12 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 652.12 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 95,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.90/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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