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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 655.57 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 655.57 and 128.81 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 655.57 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/655.57 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 655.57 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 84,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.97/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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