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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.58, 656.49 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.58, 656.49 and 129.42 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.58 : 656.49 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.58/656.49 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.58x = 656.49 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.58x = 84,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962.94/437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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