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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.90, 657.12 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.90, 657.12 and 194.46 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.90 : 657.12 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.90/657.12 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.90x = 657.12 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.90x = 127,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,783.56/437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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