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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.57 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.57 and 129.57 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.57 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.57 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.57 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 85,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,071.13/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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