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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 655.26 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 655.26 and 128.68 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 655.26 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/655.26 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 655.26 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 84,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,318.86/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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