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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 656.88 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 656.88 and 145.44 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 656.88 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/656.88 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 656.88 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 95,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536.63/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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