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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 655.99 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 655.99 and 129.24 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 655.99 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/655.99 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 655.99 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 84,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779.82/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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