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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 656.64 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 656.64 and 194.40 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 656.64 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/656.64 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 656.64 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 127,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,650.82/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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