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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.26 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.26 and 193.18 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.26 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.26 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.26 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 126,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,583.13/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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