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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.00, 657.08 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.00, 657.08 and 194.52 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.00 : 657.08 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.00/657.08 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.00x = 657.08 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.00x = 127,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,817.42/438.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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