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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 656.26 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 656.26 and 193.90 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 656.26 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/656.26 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 656.26 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 127,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,248.81/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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