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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 656.37 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 656.37 and 194.06 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 656.37 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/656.37 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 656.37 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 127,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,371.88/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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