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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 656.93 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 656.93 and 194.54 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 656.93 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/656.93 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 656.93 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 127,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.83/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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