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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.58, 654.96 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.58, 654.96 and 193.18 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.58 : 654.96 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.58/654.96 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.58x = 654.96 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.58x = 126,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,525.17/436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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