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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 652.72 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 652.72 and 188.50 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 652.72 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/652.72 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 652.72 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 123,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,037.72/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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