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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.79 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.79 and 129.74 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.79 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.79 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.79 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 85,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,211.93/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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