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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 656.01 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 656.01 and 193.79 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 656.01 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/656.01 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 656.01 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 127,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,129.82/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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