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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.66, 656.64 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.66, 656.64 and 194.36 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.66 : 656.64 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.66/656.64 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.66x = 656.64 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.66x = 127,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,621.27/437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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