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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.57 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.57 and 129.49 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.57 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.57 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.57 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 85,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,019.25/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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