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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.61, 656.42 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.61, 656.42 and 194.07 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.61 : 656.42 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.61/656.42 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.61x = 656.42 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.61x = 127,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,390.46/437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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