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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.13 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.13 and 126.62 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.13 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.13 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.13 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 82,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,572.70/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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