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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.80, 656.81 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.80, 656.81 and 129.67 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.80 : 656.81 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.80/656.81 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.80x = 656.81 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.80x = 85,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.55/437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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