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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 655.66 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 655.66 and 193.77 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 655.66 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/655.66 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 655.66 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 127,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,042.99/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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