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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.85, 655.34 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.85, 655.34 and 128.66 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.85 : 655.34 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.85/655.34 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.85x = 655.34 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.85x = 84,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312.12/436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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