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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 654.97 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 654.97 and 193.12 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 654.97 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/654.97 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 654.97 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 126,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486.05/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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