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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 652.12 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 652.12 and 146.20 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 652.12 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/652.12 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 652.12 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 95,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,339.94/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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