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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 651.96 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 651.96 and 126.50 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 651.96 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/651.96 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 651.96 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 82,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,469.68/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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