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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 193.94 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.10 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.10 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.10 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 127,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.90/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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