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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.91, 657.02 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.91, 657.02 and 194.61 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.91 : 657.02 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.91/657.02 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.91x = 657.02 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.91x = 127,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,858.40/437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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