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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 654.78 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 654.78 and 193 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 654.78 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/654.78 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 654.78 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 126,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,372.54/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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