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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.78, 657 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.78, 657 and 194.51 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.78 : 657 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.78/657 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.78x = 657 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.78x = 127,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,789.79/437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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