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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 653.70 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 653.70 and 127.70 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 653.70 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/653.70 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 653.70 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 83,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,477.49/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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