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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 655.44 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 655.44 and 193.46 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 655.44 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/655.44 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 655.44 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 126,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,801.42/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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