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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.88 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.88 and 194.84 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.88 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.88 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.88 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 127,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,986.50/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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