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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 656.60 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 656.60 and 206.96 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 656.60 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/656.60 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 656.60 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 135,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,889.94/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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