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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.48, 655.96 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.48, 655.96 and 193.88 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.48 : 655.96 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.48/655.96 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.48x = 655.96 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.48x = 127,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,177.52/437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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