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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.42, 654.73 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.42, 654.73 and 193.02 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.42 : 654.73 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.42/654.73 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.42x = 654.73 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.42x = 126,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,374.13/436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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