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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 655.29 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 655.29 and 193.32 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 655.29 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/655.29 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 655.29 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 126,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,680.66/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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