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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.33 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.33 and 191.37 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.33 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.33 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.33 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 125,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,793.24/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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