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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.20, 655.34 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.20, 655.34 and 193.89 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.20 : 655.34 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.20/655.34 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.20x = 655.34 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.20x = 127,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,066.45/437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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