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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.47, 655.58 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.47, 655.58 and 190.37 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.47 : 655.58 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.47/655.58 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.47x = 655.58 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.47x = 124,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,802.76/437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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