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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 654.26 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 654.26 and 204.93 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 654.26 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/654.26 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 654.26 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 134,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,077.63/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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