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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 657.12 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 657.12 and 194.56 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 657.12 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/657.12 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 657.12 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 127,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,849.27/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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