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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 653.86 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 653.86 and 192.64 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 653.86 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/653.86 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 653.86 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 125,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,959.59/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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