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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.42 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.42 and 193.22 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.42 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.42 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.42 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 126,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,640.25/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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