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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 653.11 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 653.11 and 127.28 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 653.11 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/653.11 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 653.11 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 83,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.58/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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