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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.99, 652.38 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.99, 652.38 and 142.44 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.99 : 652.38 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.99/652.38 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.99x = 652.38 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.99x = 92,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,925.01/434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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