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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 655.22 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 655.22 and 128.62 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 655.22 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/655.22 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 655.22 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 84,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274.40/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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