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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 654.67 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 654.67 and 192.86 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 654.67 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/654.67 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 654.67 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 126,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,256.38/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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