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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 655.24 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 655.24 and 128.71 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 655.24 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/655.24 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 655.24 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 84,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,332.02/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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