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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 653.58 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 653.58 and 191.97 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 653.58 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/653.58 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 653.58 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 125,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,467.75/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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