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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 652.76 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 652.76 and 191.76 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 652.76 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/652.76 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 652.76 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 125,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,173.26/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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