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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.56 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.56 and 193.12 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.56 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.56 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.56 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 126,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,408.63/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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