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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.38 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.38 and 191.66 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.38 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.38 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.38 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 125,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,035.15/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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