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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 655.76 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 655.76 and 128.98 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 655.76 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/655.76 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 655.76 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 84,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,579.92/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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