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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 656.67 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 656.67 and 194.42 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 656.67 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/656.67 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 656.67 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 127,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,665.53/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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