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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.82 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.82 and 191.46 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.82 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.82 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.82 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 124,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,988.92/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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