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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 657.42 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 657.42 and 194.46 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 657.42 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/657.42 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 657.42 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 127,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,841.89/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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