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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 655.01 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 655.01 and 193.13 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 655.01 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/655.01 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 655.01 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 126,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,502.08/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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