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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.60 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.60 and 191.60 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.60 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.60 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.60 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 125,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,038.16/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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