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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 655.43 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 655.43 and 128.80 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 655.43 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/655.43 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 655.43 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 84,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,418.74/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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