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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.49, 656.08 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.49, 656.08 and 194.19 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.49 : 656.08 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.49/656.08 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.49x = 656.08 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.49x = 127,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,404.18/437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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