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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 653.50 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 653.50 and 204.97 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 653.50 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/653.50 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 653.50 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 133,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,947.90/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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