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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 655.98 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 655.98 and 193.80 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 655.98 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/655.98 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 655.98 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 127,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,128.92/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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