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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.77, 655.93 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.77, 655.93 and 193.69 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.77 : 655.93 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.77/655.93 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.77x = 655.93 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.77x = 127,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047.08/437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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