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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.09, 655.82 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.09, 655.82 and 193.58 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.09 : 655.82 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.09/655.82 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.09x = 655.82 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.09x = 126,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,949.39/437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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