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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.72 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.72 and 193.24 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.72 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.72 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.72 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 126,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,711.33/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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