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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 655.16 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 655.16 and 193.42 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 655.16 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/655.16 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 655.16 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 126,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,718.85/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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