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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.12 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.12 and 142.24 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.12 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.12 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.12 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 92,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,757.55/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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