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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 655.88 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 655.88 and 129.13 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 655.88 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/655.88 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 655.88 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 84,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,693.78/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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