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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.76, 656.46 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.76, 656.46 and 194.12 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.76 : 656.46 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.76/656.46 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.76x = 656.46 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.76x = 127,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,429.02/437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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