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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 653.14 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 653.14 and 191.88 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 653.14 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/653.14 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 653.14 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 125,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,324.50/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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