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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.63, 656.28 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.63, 656.28 and 194.09 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.63 : 656.28 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.63/656.28 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.63x = 656.28 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.63x = 127,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,374.10/437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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