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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 654.57 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 654.57 and 192.78 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 654.57 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/654.57 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 654.57 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 126,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,188.00/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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