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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.42, 654.61 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.42, 654.61 and 128.28 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.42 : 654.61 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.42/654.61 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.42x = 654.61 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.42x = 83,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,973.37/436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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