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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 655.32 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 655.32 and 193.84 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 655.32 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/655.32 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 655.32 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 127,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,026.32/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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