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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 653.48 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 653.48 and 127.52 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 653.48 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/653.48 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 653.48 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 83,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328.60/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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