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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.48 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.48 and 193.04 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.48 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.48 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.48 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 126,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,340.82/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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