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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.73, 656.72 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.73, 656.72 and 194.52 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.73 : 656.72 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.73/656.72 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.73x = 656.72 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.73x = 127,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,745.17/437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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