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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.38, 656.28 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.38, 656.28 and 193.99 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.38 : 656.28 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.38/656.28 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.38x = 656.28 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.38x = 127,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,311.76/437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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