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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.70, 656.66 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.70, 656.66 and 129.65 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.70 : 656.66 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.70/656.66 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.70x = 656.66 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.70x = 85,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,135.97/437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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