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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 654.53 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 654.53 and 189.54 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 654.53 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/654.53 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 654.53 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 124,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,058.67/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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