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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.39 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.39 and 194.86 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.39 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.39 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.39 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 128,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,095.73/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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