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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 657.45 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 657.45 and 194.77 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 657.45 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/657.45 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 657.45 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 128,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,051.54/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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