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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 654.14 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 654.14 and 192.48 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 654.14 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/654.14 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 654.14 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 125,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,908.87/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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