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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.87, 655.21 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.87, 655.21 and 128.67 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.87 : 655.21 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.87/655.21 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.87x = 655.21 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.87x = 84,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,305.87/436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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