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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.84, 656.97 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.84, 656.97 and 194.34 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.84 : 656.97 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.84/656.97 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.84x = 656.97 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.84x = 127,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,675.55/437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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