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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.31 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.31 and 142.39 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.31 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.31 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.31 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 92,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.42/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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