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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.58 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.58 and 193.19 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.58 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.58 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.58 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 126,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,455.28/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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