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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.30 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.30 and 194.30 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.30 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.30 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.30 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 127,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,521.22/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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