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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.08, 657.13 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.08, 657.13 and 194.59 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.08 : 657.13 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.08/657.13 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.08x = 657.13 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.08x = 127,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,869.88/438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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