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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 653.43 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 653.43 and 192.49 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 653.43 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/653.43 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 653.43 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 125,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778.74/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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