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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.80 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.80 and 191.80 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.80 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.80 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.80 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 125,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,207.04/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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