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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 656.64 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 656.64 and 129.66 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 656.64 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/656.64 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 656.64 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 85,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,139.94/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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