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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.74, 655.23 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.74, 655.23 and 193.33 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.74 : 655.23 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.74/655.23 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.74x = 655.23 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.74x = 126,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,674.77/436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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