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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.26 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.26 and 191.28 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.26 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.26 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.26 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 124,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,764.29/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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