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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 655.10 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 655.10 and 193.05 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 655.10 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/655.10 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 655.10 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 126,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,467.06/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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