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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 656.09 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 656.09 and 144.86 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 656.09 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/656.09 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 656.09 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 95,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,038.92/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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