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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 652.90 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 652.90 and 191.74 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 652.90 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/652.90 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 652.90 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 125,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,187.05/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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