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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 657.11 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 657.11 and 194.35 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 657.11 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/657.11 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 657.11 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 127,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,709.33/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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