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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.98 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.98 and 142.19 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.98 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.98 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.98 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 92,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,704.33/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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