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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 656.26 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 656.26 and 133.56 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 656.26 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/656.26 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 656.26 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 87,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,650.09/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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