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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.74 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.74 and 188.41 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.74 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.74 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.74 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 122,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,982.74/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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