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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 655.03 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 655.03 and 193.69 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 655.03 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/655.03 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 655.03 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 126,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,868.52/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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