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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 652.52 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 652.52 and 142.51 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 652.52 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/652.52 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 652.52 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 92,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,990.17/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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