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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 656.88 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 656.88 and 145.43 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 656.88 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/656.88 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 656.88 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 95,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,528.69/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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