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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.93, 656.70 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.93, 656.70 and 129.68 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.93 : 656.70 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.93/656.70 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.93x = 656.70 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.93x = 85,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,160.86/437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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