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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 654.91 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 654.91 and 128.46 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 654.91 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/654.91 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 654.91 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 84,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,129.42/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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