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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 656.70 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 656.70 and 194.30 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 656.70 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/656.70 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 656.70 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 127,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,596.81/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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