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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 652.98 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 652.98 and 127.20 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 652.98 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/652.98 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 652.98 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 83,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,059.06/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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