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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 656.19 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 656.19 and 194.01 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 656.19 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/656.19 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 656.19 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 127,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,307.42/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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