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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 654.18 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 654.18 and 192.36 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 654.18 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/654.18 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 654.18 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 125,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,838.06/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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