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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 655.12 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 655.12 and 128.74 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 655.12 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/655.12 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 655.12 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 84,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,340.15/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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