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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.60 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.60 and 194.80 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.60 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.60 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.60 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 128,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,100.48/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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