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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.20, 657.09 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.20, 657.09 and 194.63 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.20 : 657.09 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.20/657.09 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.20x = 657.09 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.20x = 127,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,886.14/438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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