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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 657.35 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 657.35 and 194.70 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 657.35 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/657.35 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 657.35 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 127,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,988.27/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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