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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.05, 655.71 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.05, 655.71 and 193.54 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.05 : 655.71 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.05/655.71 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.05x = 655.71 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.05x = 126,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,906.11/437.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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