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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 655.93 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 655.93 and 193.95 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 655.93 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/655.93 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 655.93 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 127,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,217.87/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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