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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.43 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.43 and 129.46 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.43 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.43 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.43 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 84,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,981.43/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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