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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 651.87 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 651.87 and 146.14 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 651.87 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/651.87 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 651.87 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 95,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,264.28/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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