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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 654.03 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 654.03 and 189.23 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 654.03 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/654.03 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 654.03 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 123,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,758.83/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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