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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 655.29 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 655.29 and 193.59 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 655.29 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/655.29 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 655.29 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 126,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,857.59/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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