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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.94 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.94 and 194.51 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.94 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.94 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.94 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 127,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,781.40/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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