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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 653.95 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 653.95 and 127.82 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 653.95 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/653.95 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 653.95 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 83,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.62/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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