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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.01, 657.02 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.01, 657.02 and 194.47 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.01 : 657.02 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.01/657.02 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.01x = 657.02 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.01x = 127,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,770.68/438.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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