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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 652.37 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 652.37 and 126.74 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 652.37 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/652.37 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 652.37 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 82,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681.37/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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