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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.81, 656.51 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.81, 656.51 and 206.51 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.81 : 656.51 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.81/656.51 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.81x = 656.51 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.81x = 135,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,571.57/437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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