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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 656.92 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 656.92 and 194.48 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 656.92 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/656.92 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 656.92 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 127,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,757.80/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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