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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 652.41 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 652.41 and 191.67 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 652.41 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/652.41 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 652.41 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 125,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,047.42/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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