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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 654.63 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 654.63 and 192.88 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 654.63 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/654.63 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 654.63 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 126,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,265.03/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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