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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.17 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.17 and 193.24 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.17 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.17 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.17 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 126,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,605.05/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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