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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.43, 653.08 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.43, 653.08 and 188.73 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.43 : 653.08 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.43/653.08 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.43x = 653.08 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.43x = 123,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,255.79/435.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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