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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 656.07 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 656.07 and 193.73 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 656.07 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/656.07 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 656.07 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 127,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,096.43/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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