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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.15, 656.03 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.15, 656.03 and 193.85 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.15 : 656.03 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.15/656.03 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.15x = 656.03 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.15x = 127,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,171.42/437.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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