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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 655.92 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 655.92 and 190.50 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 655.92 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/655.92 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 655.92 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 124,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,952.76/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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