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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.56, 656.49 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.56, 656.49 and 194.26 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.56 : 656.49 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.56/656.49 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.56x = 656.49 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.56x = 127,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,529.75/437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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