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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 654.94 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 654.94 and 132.63 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 654.94 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/654.94 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 654.94 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 86,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861.42/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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