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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 129.28 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.10 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.10 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.10 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 84,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.61/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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