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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 654.96 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 654.96 and 193.17 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 654.96 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/654.96 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 654.96 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 126,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,518.62/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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