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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 655.47 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 655.47 and 193.34 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 655.47 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/655.47 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 655.47 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 126,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,730.21/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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