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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 655.07 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 655.07 and 128.49 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 655.07 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/655.07 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 655.07 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 84,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169.30/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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