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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.57 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.57 and 193.11 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.57 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.57 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.57 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 126,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,404.01/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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