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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 655.29 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 655.29 and 193.46 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 655.29 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/655.29 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 655.29 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 126,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,769.13/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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