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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.37, 655.58 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.37, 655.58 and 193.56 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.37 : 655.58 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.37/655.58 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.37x = 655.58 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.37x = 126,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,894.55/437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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