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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 657.24 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 657.24 and 194.52 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 657.24 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/657.24 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 657.24 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 127,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,846.32/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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