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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.29, 655.97 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.29, 655.97 and 206.17 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.29 : 655.97 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.29/655.97 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.29x = 655.97 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.29x = 135,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,238.66/437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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