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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 655.69 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 655.69 and 129.01 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 655.69 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/655.69 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 655.69 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 84,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,590.08/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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