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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.50, 652.66 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.50, 652.66 and 191.76 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.50 : 652.66 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.50/652.66 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.50x = 652.66 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.50x = 125,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,154.08/435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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