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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.82 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.82 and 193.46 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.82 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.82 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.82 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 126,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,874.94/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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