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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 656.20 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 656.20 and 193.80 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 656.20 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/656.20 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 656.20 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 127,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,171.56/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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