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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 655.92 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 655.92 and 129.12 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 655.92 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/655.92 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 655.92 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 84,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,692.39/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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