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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.75 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.75 and 141.28 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.75 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.75 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.75 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 92,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,785.64/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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