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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 656.90 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 656.90 and 194.44 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 656.90 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/656.90 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 656.90 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 127,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,723.38/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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