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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 654.14 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 654.14 and 192.53 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 654.14 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/654.14 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 654.14 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 125,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,941.57/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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