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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 655.89 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 655.89 and 193.65 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 655.89 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/655.89 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 655.89 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 127,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,013.10/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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