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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 652.25 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 652.25 and 138.28 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 652.25 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/652.25 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 652.25 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 90,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,192.44/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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