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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.92 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.92 and 193.83 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.92 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.92 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.92 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 127,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,136.97/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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