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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 653.08 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 653.08 and 191.96 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 653.08 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/653.08 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 653.08 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 125,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,365.24/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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