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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.33 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.33 and 126.74 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.33 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.33 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.33 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 82,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,680.14/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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