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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 653.13 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 653.13 and 127.24 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 653.13 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/653.13 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 653.13 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 83,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,104.33/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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