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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 653.96 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 653.96 and 139.52 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 653.96 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/653.96 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 653.96 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 91,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,240.50/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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