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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.04 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.04 and 194.59 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.04 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.04 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.04 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 127,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,853.41/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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