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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 653.44 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 653.44 and 188.70 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 653.44 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/653.44 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 653.44 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 123,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,304.13/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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