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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.50 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.50 and 194.80 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.50 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.50 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.50 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 128,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,081.00/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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