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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.41, 656.20 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.41, 656.20 and 190.62 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.41 : 656.20 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.41/656.20 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.41x = 656.20 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.41x = 125,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,084.84/437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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