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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.99, 657.41 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.99, 657.41 and 194.67 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.99 : 657.41 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.99/657.41 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.99x = 657.41 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.99x = 127,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,977.03/437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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