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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 654.87 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 654.87 and 193.08 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 654.87 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/654.87 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 654.87 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 126,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,442.30/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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