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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 655.75 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 655.75 and 193.76 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 655.75 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/655.75 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 655.75 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 127,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,058.12/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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