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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.20 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.20 and 146.18 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.20 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.20 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.20 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 95,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,338.60/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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