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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.35, 656.17 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.35, 656.17 and 194.04 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.35 : 656.17 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.35/656.17 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.35x = 656.17 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.35x = 127,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,325.11/437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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