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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 655.75 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 655.75 and 193.54 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 655.75 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/655.75 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 655.75 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 126,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,913.86/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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