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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 652.98 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 652.98 and 127.24 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 652.98 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/652.98 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 652.98 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 83,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,085.18/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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