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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 651.92 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 651.92 and 126.53 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 651.92 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/651.92 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 651.92 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 82,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,483.55/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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