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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.47 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.47 and 193.38 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.47 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.47 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.47 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 126,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,754.79/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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