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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 653.03 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 653.03 and 191.87 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 653.03 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/653.03 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 653.03 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 125,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,292.64/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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