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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 656.55 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 656.55 and 194.28 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 656.55 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/656.55 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 656.55 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 127,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,554.53/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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