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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.50 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.50 and 128.25 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.50 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.50 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.50 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 83,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,939.63/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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