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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 655.23 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 655.23 and 193.30 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 655.23 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/655.23 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 655.23 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 126,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,655.96/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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