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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.69, 656.49 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.69, 656.49 and 190.89 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.69 : 656.49 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.69/656.49 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.69x = 656.49 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.69x = 125,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,317.38/437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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