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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.24 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.24 and 194.73 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.24 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.24 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.24 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 127,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,984.35/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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