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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.28 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.28 and 194 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.28 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.28 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.28 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 127,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,318.32/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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