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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.85, 655.26 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.85, 655.26 and 193.37 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.85 : 655.26 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.85/655.26 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.85x = 655.26 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.85x = 126,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,704.35/436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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