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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.49 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.49 and 193.52 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.49 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.49 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.49 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 126,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,846.18/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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