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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.02 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.02 and 192.40 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.02 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.02 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.02 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 125,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,833.45/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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