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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 656.10 and 194.13 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 656.10 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/656.10 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 656.10 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 127,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,368.69/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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