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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.20 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.20 and 194.72 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.20 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.20 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.20 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 127,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,968.83/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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