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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 656.42 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 656.42 and 194.23 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 656.42 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/656.42 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 656.42 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 127,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,496.46/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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