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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 656.53 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 656.53 and 191.11 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 656.53 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/656.53 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 656.53 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 125,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,466.42/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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