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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 655.20 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 655.20 and 193.40 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 655.20 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/655.20 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 655.20 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 126,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,715.68/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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