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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 653.72 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 653.72 and 127.66 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 653.72 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/653.72 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 653.72 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 83,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,451.62/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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