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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 652.50 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 652.50 and 146.39 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 652.50 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/652.50 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 652.50 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 95,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,519.48/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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