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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.15 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.15 and 193.04 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.15 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.15 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.15 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 126,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,277.12/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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