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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 656.40 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 656.40 and 129.48 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 656.40 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/656.40 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 656.40 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 84,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,990.67/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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