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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.96 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.96 and 193.16 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.96 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.96 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.96 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 126,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,512.07/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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