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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 654.79 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 654.79 and 128.37 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 654.79 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/654.79 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 654.79 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 84,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,056.94/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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