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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.25, 655.95 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.25, 655.95 and 193.77 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.25 : 655.95 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.25/655.95 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.25x = 655.95 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.25x = 127,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,103.43/437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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