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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.46, 656.12 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.46, 656.12 and 193.82 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.46 : 656.12 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.46/656.12 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.46x = 656.12 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.46x = 127,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,169.18/437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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