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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 653.79 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 653.79 and 192.23 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 653.79 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/653.79 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 653.79 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 125,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,678.05/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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