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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 655.73 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 655.73 and 193.63 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 655.73 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/655.73 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 655.73 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 126,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,969.00/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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