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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.34, 656.14 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.34, 656.14 and 129.20 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.34 : 656.14 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.34/656.14 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.34x = 656.14 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.34x = 84,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,773.29/437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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