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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 654.93 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 654.93 and 193.38 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 654.93 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/654.93 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 654.93 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 126,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,650.36/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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