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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 657.58 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 657.58 and 194.98 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 657.58 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/657.58 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 657.58 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 128,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,214.46/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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