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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.96, 656.34 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.96, 656.34 and 206.74 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.96 : 656.34 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.96/656.34 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.96x = 656.34 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.96x = 135,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691.73/437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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