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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.39, 654.48 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.39, 654.48 and 192.78 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.39 : 654.48 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.39/654.48 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.39x = 654.48 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.39x = 126,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,170.65/436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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