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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 654.14 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 654.14 and 204.86 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 654.14 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/654.14 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 654.14 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 134,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,009.27/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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