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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 657 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 657 and 129.83 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 657 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/657 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 657 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 85,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299.95/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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