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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.37, 652.89 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.37, 652.89 and 127.21 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.37 : 652.89 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.37/652.89 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.37x = 652.89 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.37x = 83,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054.14/435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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