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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 652.78 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 652.78 and 191.84 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 652.78 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/652.78 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 652.78 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 125,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,229.32/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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