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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 652.96 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 652.96 and 191.84 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 652.96 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/652.96 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 652.96 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 125,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,263.85/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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