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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 656.91 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 656.91 and 194.41 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 656.91 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/656.91 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 656.91 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 127,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,709.87/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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