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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 656.12 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 656.12 and 194.08 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 656.12 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/656.12 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 656.12 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 127,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,335.52/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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