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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.30 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.30 and 194.08 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.30 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.30 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.30 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 127,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,374.70/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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