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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 655.17 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 655.17 and 193.33 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 655.17 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/655.17 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 655.17 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 126,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,664.02/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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