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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.59, 656.40 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.59, 656.40 and 194.06 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.59 : 656.40 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.59/656.40 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.59x = 656.40 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.59x = 127,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,380.98/437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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