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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 655.41 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 655.41 and 206.25 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 655.41 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/655.41 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 655.41 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 135,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,178.31/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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