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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 654.76 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 654.76 and 128.37 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 654.76 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/654.76 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 654.76 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 84,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,048.27/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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